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2016 Map of Marr Island

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Marr Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Lake Superior dominates the southern half of this coastal survey, where the rocky North Shore meets the expansive waters of the Great Lakes. The landscape is defined by the drainage basins of the Brule River and the Flute Reed River, which flow south through heavily contoured terrain toward the lake. Small tributaries such as Gauthier Cr and Muir Cr carve through the upland areas, reflecting the complex hydrology of the Arrowhead region. Along the shoreline, Paradise Beach offers a rare named landing point near the offshore landmark of Marr Island.

Cultural landmarks are concentrated along the highway corridor, notably the Trinity Lutheran Cem located north of the coast. The road network, including Bloomquist Mountain Rd and the Black Granite Trl, suggests a history of timber access and local transport. The naming of specific tracks like Victory Ln and Hut Pt Rd provides researchers with precise locations for family land holdings and historical shore-side camps.